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  • Counting down the days until we finally wind down for the year.. 🌿 and the hours until I announce the winner of my first Christmas GIVEAWAY with @gracethelabel! ✨ If you haven’t entered yet, head over to the 7th post on my page [look for me dangling my legs off a bench-top and you’re in the right place]. 👏🏻 I’ll be announcing the winner at 5pm this eve! So go on, give ya self the chance at an early Chrissy present! 🙏🏻 Giveaway is applicable WORLDWIDE. Much love — and for now, best of luck for powering through another Wednesday! The end is in sight, I promise! 😉
  • Not your usual Saturday night-in.. 😅 . . This Saturday, I opted out of evening drinks for the more festive [and more timely] activity of wrapping Christmas presents! ✨ I remember thinking to myself: it’s cool, wrapping should take just a half hour or so — after which I’ll be able to tick off another task from the to-do list that’s been drowning me. 😅 Over 2 hours later, I’m still bloody tying ribbon and cutting off tags! How can I be so sure that I spent a whopping 2.5 hours wrapping presents? Why, because I chucked on the Shane Dawson X Jeffree Star series — and whilst I was convinced I might watch only a single part, I wound up watching the whole 5 part series [which was great by the way, heavily recommend if you also missed it when it was first released]. 🤣 Let this be a warning to anyone who is planning to wrap their presents last-minute: much like last-minute shopping, this part also takes far longer than one would think! . The point is it’s done now.. and I’m so damn excited, I’d have everyone unwrap my hours of work in a minute! 😉 Here’s a sneak peek as to what’s underneath these brown paper packages [@a_jaxcreative and I either think we’re as vintage as the people of Fitzroy or that we’re meant to be in The Sound of Music].. 🤷🏽‍♀️ @crabtreeandevelyn_aus have some of the most gorgeous bath, body and gourmet food gifts this year! If you’re running out of ideas, this collection is perfect for ticking off as many family members and friends at once! 🙏🏻 After all, most people love a good gingerbread man — and a girl can’t say no to an ocean-inspired lotion. 👏🏻 @a_jaxcreative and I are hosting a mini Christmas before we depart ways [😥] this Wednesday eve, and it’s safe to say ya girl is counting down the minutes! 🤣 Happy Monday everyone!
  • How I’m heading into the week tomorrow: with a determined mindset and a serious few cups of coffee.. 🤓☕️ I got a loooot to do before I leave for NZ on Thursday! Something I look for in my favourite cafes is bottomless filter; it compliments any working morning so well! 🙏🏻 When I’m not busy brunching at @bentwoodfitzroy — I took Mum here the morning before she left back to NZ at 7.30am; thank goodness Bentwood opens early on the weekends — it’s one of my go-to working cafes on the weekdays too. 👏🏻 I’m far more inspired by an environment with a little hustle and bustle, people coming and going.. than by the silence or stagnancy I might get at home. Share with me your tips: I’d love to hear!! ✍🏻 How do you motivate yourself for a busy new week ahead?👇🏻
  • I was walking to an event earlier this week, when I saw a young woman crying on the side of the road. She was pacing and looked stressed. I watched her as she approached a passerby. I soon realised she was signalling for a phone. The passing woman followed her apology with a single word: no. She didn’t offer an excuse or reasoning. To her, the two letter word must have been enough. And whilst she walked on, her word did not follow. It held onto the air as the only indicator necessary: that to save herself here, had been more valuable than to save another. A stranger. I began to make my way closer to this crying woman, who now faced the road instead of the path. It seemed she’d sacrificed her pride one too many times; she’d been let down by humanity just as many. And now, she appeared to be accepting her fate. I started to think about why the previous woman had said no. About why it may have been a smart decision. As if straight from my naive heart, I heard myself speaking anyway: “Are you okay?” She turned to me, still sobbing; concern knotting her eyebrows. “Can I borrow your phone”, she asked. Without thinking, I handed it to her, and she began to dial a number. I wondered if I should be worried: what if I’ve fallen into some trap and she’s about to run off with it? I tried to think in a way someone more sensible might. But if she IS about to do that, I thought, it’s too late. I’ve already given her my phone. Weirdly enough, I was ready to accept this might be how I lose it. A moment later, she handed my phone back to me. “They’re not answering,” she said, thanking me anyway. I apologised, as she turned to walk the other way. I had not helped. I was no hero that day — and yet, it felt better to know I’d tried. Isn’t that what the festive season is about, after all? Giving? And caring? Don’t get me wrong, I understand why the other woman walked away. We’re faced with a similar debate almost everyday. I suppose I’ve accepted that I may one day face the repercussions of my naivety. Of allowing myself to act with hope for the best in people. For the many times, our worry is unjustified and people are good — it’ll be worth it to have been a good person back.
  • T H E ☕️ B R U N C H 🍴 S E R I E S The weekend is here — and so naturally, the brunch series has recommenced! 👏🏻 It may be a busy time of year but if there’s one thing we’ll make time for, it’s a good avo smash. 🤣 Took Mum and her partner back to one of my favourites, @snowwhitemelb, when she was here! 💕 Without noticing, we ordered the exact same meals that A.J. and I had the first time: Happy, Grumpy and Sneezy! 😜 Satisfied as always with this sweet spot, not far beyond the city. 🌿 After brunch today, I’m off to do my final bits of Christmas shopping before I head back to NZ next week! Can’t believe how quickly time has passed. 😅 But a break is in sight and so are several screenings of Elf! 😉 Here’s to the weekend and to many festive times to come! 🙌🏻 #mybodyisready
  • I’ll tell you now: whether I’m out at brunch, attending events or at home watching a new series, the second photo you see here 👉🏻👉🏻 far better describes the person I am. 🙌🏻 The former is me for a minute on entering an event — that is, prior to the first of many times I will proceed to trip over my own feet or spill something down me [playing it cool really doesn’t last long for me at all]. 🤷🏽‍♀️ You might also witness this look when I’m wearing headphones and get fooled into thinking I’m @badgalriri for a second; also on most occasions when I wish to make an entrance into a club. Again feeling like @badgalriri, I can be tempted to coordinate my strut with the beat of the music [I know y’all are the same]. • Aside from said occasions, for the most part, I am — and have been since about 7 years old — a goofy-smiled realist. Who frankly ain’t got time for pretending that she’s anything else. 🤣 If you ask me, it’s far better this way! Playing it cool is so overrated for most of us are losers in some way or another. ✌🏻 P.S. these were taken [by @a_jaxcreative, kudos 👏🏻 you did well] at the @skyn_au rooftop cinema event last night! A warm eve couldn’t have been better spent than the way it were: with several Aperol spritz in hand, solid company and a screening of “A Star is Born”. People may say they’re done with that soundtrack but god dammit, it gets me everytime! 😅🙏🏻 Happy Friday everyone! If you haven’t entered my first Christmas giveaway, it went live today — check the previous post! 👉🏻
  • G I V E A W A Y 🌿 w i t h @gracethelabel If you’ve watched my stories, you’ll know I wanted to ensure I could treat you this Christmas with a few things a little bit more special. 🌻 That is, things I trust, value, love. Things I have felt, used and experienced first-hand. I didn’t want to come out with some new partnership or collaboration; nor to share with you something that meant little significance to me. 🕊 With 2018 on it’s way out, I’ve decided to partner instead with some of my favourite brands I worked alongside during 2018! And so my Christmas giveaways — that’s right, there’s more to come — shall be filled with brands, products and services that together have encouraged the best ME in 2018. Here’s hoping they help you to put your best step forward in 2019! I’m starting things off by returning momentarily to “The Laundromat Series.” 🍃 My thoughts and reflections — whether about Spring wellness, the importance of being thankful, or the state of being 7 months and 2600km from home — were complimented by three gorgeous and statement looks, courtesy of @gracethelabel. This Christmas, one of those looks [the Camberwell long sleeve tee and it’s best companion, the Fitzroy cap] could be yours! To enter, simply: ☕️ Follow @currentlylovingblog ☕️ Follow @gracethelabel ☕️ Tag a friend and tell them why you’re #currentlyloving who they are! Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and closes Tues 11 Dec, 5pm. ✨ Good luck everyone!!
  • How is one supposed to stay motivated to do anything in 35/36 degree heat?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ All I want to drink right now is smoothies. All I want to eat, is smoothie bowls [as if this weren’t already the case]. 😜 And all I want to do is dive into said smoothie bowl and have a refreshing swim aside very fortunate pieces of granola. 😅 I have this theory that I’ve never actually experienced real and consistent heat before — which means two things: 1) I have never reached my complete tan potential [watch me go this Summer, I tell ya] and 2) @a_jaxcreative is in for an absolute treat when I quite inevitably, take out my sensitivities to extreme weather on him. 🤣 Oh the joys of being close to someone! Fun fact: 65-70% of times we visit brunch spots, we get in a fight. Mostly because A.J. likes to experiment with unusable angles. Sometimes, he’ll even see if he can get the salt to look the same proportion as my head! It’s just so funny! 😅..🤨😡🤬 Not everything you see on Instagram is as it seems — apart from my smoothie bowl obsession. That’s completely the way it looks. Happy, hot Thursday everyone! P.S. @strosecafe, you better believe I’m on my way back!
  • I mentioned briefly the way we spent last weekend: vacating central Melbourne, we took to the peace and quiet of @lakehousedaylesford instead. 🌿 Here we enjoyed a degustation of plates; several glasses of a refreshing white alongside. Time welcomed a pairing of two people just below us. Browning armchairs tempted an afternoon nap. This quaint, antique and art-filled town — it so innocently demanded an impulsive home-wear haul. 🌻 Much as I’m a city girl at heart, there is something innately sensational about being slowed for just a moment, by the pace of a small town. Here we don’t experience moments, so much as they experience us. A brief, fleeting visit. A reminder that life really is this simple in the nooks and crannies of the world. 🍃 Every now and then, we’re to bring something back from these places. The way we felt when we drank post-lunch coffee. ☕️ The slow movement of the lake. The 3 hour conversation. Pauses for breathe. Moments of silence. On this busy working Wednesday, I struggle to find them.. but here. In the sweet space of my memories at @lakehousedaylesford. 🕊

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  • Counting down the days until we finally wind down for the year.. 🌿 and the hours until I announce the winner of my first Christmas GIVEAWAY with @gracethelabel! ✨ If you haven’t entered yet, head over to the 7th post on my page [look for me dangling my legs off a bench-top and you’re in the right place]. 👏🏻 I’ll be announcing the winner at 5pm this eve! So go on, give ya self the chance at an early Chrissy present! 🙏🏻 Giveaway is applicable WORLDWIDE. Much love — and for now, best of luck for powering through another Wednesday! The end is in sight, I promise! 😉
  • Not your usual Saturday night-in.. 😅 . . This Saturday, I opted out of evening drinks for the more festive [and more timely] activity of wrapping Christmas presents! ✨ I remember thinking to myself: it’s cool, wrapping should take just a half hour or so — after which I’ll be able to tick off another task from the to-do list that’s been drowning me. 😅 Over 2 hours later, I’m still bloody tying ribbon and cutting off tags! How can I be so sure that I spent a whopping 2.5 hours wrapping presents? Why, because I chucked on the Shane Dawson X Jeffree Star series — and whilst I was convinced I might watch only a single part, I wound up watching the whole 5 part series [which was great by the way, heavily recommend if you also missed it when it was first released]. 🤣 Let this be a warning to anyone who is planning to wrap their presents last-minute: much like last-minute shopping, this part also takes far longer than one would think! . The point is it’s done now.. and I’m so damn excited, I’d have everyone unwrap my hours of work in a minute! 😉 Here’s a sneak peek as to what’s underneath these brown paper packages [@a_jaxcreative and I either think we’re as vintage as the people of Fitzroy or that we’re meant to be in The Sound of Music].. 🤷🏽‍♀️ @crabtreeandevelyn_aus have some of the most gorgeous bath, body and gourmet food gifts this year! If you’re running out of ideas, this collection is perfect for ticking off as many family members and friends at once! 🙏🏻 After all, most people love a good gingerbread man — and a girl can’t say no to an ocean-inspired lotion. 👏🏻 @a_jaxcreative and I are hosting a mini Christmas before we depart ways [😥] this Wednesday eve, and it’s safe to say ya girl is counting down the minutes! 🤣 Happy Monday everyone!
  • How I’m heading into the week tomorrow: with a determined mindset and a serious few cups of coffee.. 🤓☕️ I got a loooot to do before I leave for NZ on Thursday! Something I look for in my favourite cafes is bottomless filter; it compliments any working morning so well! 🙏🏻 When I’m not busy brunching at @bentwoodfitzroy — I took Mum here the morning before she left back to NZ at 7.30am; thank goodness Bentwood opens early on the weekends — it’s one of my go-to working cafes on the weekdays too. 👏🏻 I’m far more inspired by an environment with a little hustle and bustle, people coming and going.. than by the silence or stagnancy I might get at home. Share with me your tips: I’d love to hear!! ✍🏻 How do you motivate yourself for a busy new week ahead?👇🏻
  • I was walking to an event earlier this week, when I saw a young woman crying on the side of the road. She was pacing and looked stressed. I watched her as she approached a passerby. I soon realised she was signalling for a phone. The passing woman followed her apology with a single word: no. She didn’t offer an excuse or reasoning. To her, the two letter word must have been enough. And whilst she walked on, her word did not follow. It held onto the air as the only indicator necessary: that to save herself here, had been more valuable than to save another. A stranger. I began to make my way closer to this crying woman, who now faced the road instead of the path. It seemed she’d sacrificed her pride one too many times; she’d been let down by humanity just as many. And now, she appeared to be accepting her fate. I started to think about why the previous woman had said no. About why it may have been a smart decision. As if straight from my naive heart, I heard myself speaking anyway: “Are you okay?” She turned to me, still sobbing; concern knotting her eyebrows. “Can I borrow your phone”, she asked. Without thinking, I handed it to her, and she began to dial a number. I wondered if I should be worried: what if I’ve fallen into some trap and she’s about to run off with it? I tried to think in a way someone more sensible might. But if she IS about to do that, I thought, it’s too late. I’ve already given her my phone. Weirdly enough, I was ready to accept this might be how I lose it. A moment later, she handed my phone back to me. “They’re not answering,” she said, thanking me anyway. I apologised, as she turned to walk the other way. I had not helped. I was no hero that day — and yet, it felt better to know I’d tried. Isn’t that what the festive season is about, after all? Giving? And caring? Don’t get me wrong, I understand why the other woman walked away. We’re faced with a similar debate almost everyday. I suppose I’ve accepted that I may one day face the repercussions of my naivety. Of allowing myself to act with hope for the best in people. For the many times, our worry is unjustified and people are good — it’ll be worth it to have been a good person back.
  • T H E ☕️ B R U N C H 🍴 S E R I E S The weekend is here — and so naturally, the brunch series has recommenced! 👏🏻 It may be a busy time of year but if there’s one thing we’ll make time for, it’s a good avo smash. 🤣 Took Mum and her partner back to one of my favourites, @snowwhitemelb, when she was here! 💕 Without noticing, we ordered the exact same meals that A.J. and I had the first time: Happy, Grumpy and Sneezy! 😜 Satisfied as always with this sweet spot, not far beyond the city. 🌿 After brunch today, I’m off to do my final bits of Christmas shopping before I head back to NZ next week! Can’t believe how quickly time has passed. 😅 But a break is in sight and so are several screenings of Elf! 😉 Here’s to the weekend and to many festive times to come! 🙌🏻 #mybodyisready
  • I’ll tell you now: whether I’m out at brunch, attending events or at home watching a new series, the second photo you see here 👉🏻👉🏻 far better describes the person I am. 🙌🏻 The former is me for a minute on entering an event — that is, prior to the first of many times I will proceed to trip over my own feet or spill something down me [playing it cool really doesn’t last long for me at all]. 🤷🏽‍♀️ You might also witness this look when I’m wearing headphones and get fooled into thinking I’m @badgalriri for a second; also on most occasions when I wish to make an entrance into a club. Again feeling like @badgalriri, I can be tempted to coordinate my strut with the beat of the music [I know y’all are the same]. • Aside from said occasions, for the most part, I am — and have been since about 7 years old — a goofy-smiled realist. Who frankly ain’t got time for pretending that she’s anything else. 🤣 If you ask me, it’s far better this way! Playing it cool is so overrated for most of us are losers in some way or another. ✌🏻 P.S. these were taken [by @a_jaxcreative, kudos 👏🏻 you did well] at the @skyn_au rooftop cinema event last night! A warm eve couldn’t have been better spent than the way it were: with several Aperol spritz in hand, solid company and a screening of “A Star is Born”. People may say they’re done with that soundtrack but god dammit, it gets me everytime! 😅🙏🏻 Happy Friday everyone! If you haven’t entered my first Christmas giveaway, it went live today — check the previous post! 👉🏻
  • G I V E A W A Y 🌿 w i t h @gracethelabel If you’ve watched my stories, you’ll know I wanted to ensure I could treat you this Christmas with a few things a little bit more special. 🌻 That is, things I trust, value, love. Things I have felt, used and experienced first-hand. I didn’t want to come out with some new partnership or collaboration; nor to share with you something that meant little significance to me. 🕊 With 2018 on it’s way out, I’ve decided to partner instead with some of my favourite brands I worked alongside during 2018! And so my Christmas giveaways — that’s right, there’s more to come — shall be filled with brands, products and services that together have encouraged the best ME in 2018. Here’s hoping they help you to put your best step forward in 2019! I’m starting things off by returning momentarily to “The Laundromat Series.” 🍃 My thoughts and reflections — whether about Spring wellness, the importance of being thankful, or the state of being 7 months and 2600km from home — were complimented by three gorgeous and statement looks, courtesy of @gracethelabel. This Christmas, one of those looks [the Camberwell long sleeve tee and it’s best companion, the Fitzroy cap] could be yours! To enter, simply: ☕️ Follow @currentlylovingblog ☕️ Follow @gracethelabel ☕️ Tag a friend and tell them why you’re #currentlyloving who they are! Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and closes Tues 11 Dec, 5pm. ✨ Good luck everyone!!
  • How is one supposed to stay motivated to do anything in 35/36 degree heat?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ All I want to drink right now is smoothies. All I want to eat, is smoothie bowls [as if this weren’t already the case]. 😜 And all I want to do is dive into said smoothie bowl and have a refreshing swim aside very fortunate pieces of granola. 😅 I have this theory that I’ve never actually experienced real and consistent heat before — which means two things: 1) I have never reached my complete tan potential [watch me go this Summer, I tell ya] and 2) @a_jaxcreative is in for an absolute treat when I quite inevitably, take out my sensitivities to extreme weather on him. 🤣 Oh the joys of being close to someone! Fun fact: 65-70% of times we visit brunch spots, we get in a fight. Mostly because A.J. likes to experiment with unusable angles. Sometimes, he’ll even see if he can get the salt to look the same proportion as my head! It’s just so funny! 😅..🤨😡🤬 Not everything you see on Instagram is as it seems — apart from my smoothie bowl obsession. That’s completely the way it looks. Happy, hot Thursday everyone! P.S. @strosecafe, you better believe I’m on my way back!
  • I mentioned briefly the way we spent last weekend: vacating central Melbourne, we took to the peace and quiet of @lakehousedaylesford instead. 🌿 Here we enjoyed a degustation of plates; several glasses of a refreshing white alongside. Time welcomed a pairing of two people just below us. Browning armchairs tempted an afternoon nap. This quaint, antique and art-filled town — it so innocently demanded an impulsive home-wear haul. 🌻 Much as I’m a city girl at heart, there is something innately sensational about being slowed for just a moment, by the pace of a small town. Here we don’t experience moments, so much as they experience us. A brief, fleeting visit. A reminder that life really is this simple in the nooks and crannies of the world. 🍃 Every now and then, we’re to bring something back from these places. The way we felt when we drank post-lunch coffee. ☕️ The slow movement of the lake. The 3 hour conversation. Pauses for breathe. Moments of silence. On this busy working Wednesday, I struggle to find them.. but here. In the sweet space of my memories at @lakehousedaylesford. 🕊

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  • Counting down the days until we finally wind down for the year.. 🌿 and the hours until I announce the winner of my first Christmas GIVEAWAY with @gracethelabel! ✨ If you haven’t entered yet, head over to the 7th post on my page [look for me dangling my legs off a bench-top and you’re in the right place]. 👏🏻 I’ll be announcing the winner at 5pm this eve! So go on, give ya self the chance at an early Chrissy present! 🙏🏻 Giveaway is applicable WORLDWIDE. Much love — and for now, best of luck for powering through another Wednesday! The end is in sight, I promise! 😉
  • Not your usual Saturday night-in.. 😅 . . This Saturday, I opted out of evening drinks for the more festive [and more timely] activity of wrapping Christmas presents! ✨ I remember thinking to myself: it’s cool, wrapping should take just a half hour or so — after which I’ll be able to tick off another task from the to-do list that’s been drowning me. 😅 Over 2 hours later, I’m still bloody tying ribbon and cutting off tags! How can I be so sure that I spent a whopping 2.5 hours wrapping presents? Why, because I chucked on the Shane Dawson X Jeffree Star series — and whilst I was convinced I might watch only a single part, I wound up watching the whole 5 part series [which was great by the way, heavily recommend if you also missed it when it was first released]. 🤣 Let this be a warning to anyone who is planning to wrap their presents last-minute: much like last-minute shopping, this part also takes far longer than one would think! . The point is it’s done now.. and I’m so damn excited, I’d have everyone unwrap my hours of work in a minute! 😉 Here’s a sneak peek as to what’s underneath these brown paper packages [@a_jaxcreative and I either think we’re as vintage as the people of Fitzroy or that we’re meant to be in The Sound of Music].. 🤷🏽‍♀️ @crabtreeandevelyn_aus have some of the most gorgeous bath, body and gourmet food gifts this year! If you’re running out of ideas, this collection is perfect for ticking off as many family members and friends at once! 🙏🏻 After all, most people love a good gingerbread man — and a girl can’t say no to an ocean-inspired lotion. 👏🏻 @a_jaxcreative and I are hosting a mini Christmas before we depart ways [😥] this Wednesday eve, and it’s safe to say ya girl is counting down the minutes! 🤣 Happy Monday everyone!
  • How I’m heading into the week tomorrow: with a determined mindset and a serious few cups of coffee.. 🤓☕️ I got a loooot to do before I leave for NZ on Thursday! Something I look for in my favourite cafes is bottomless filter; it compliments any working morning so well! 🙏🏻 When I’m not busy brunching at @bentwoodfitzroy — I took Mum here the morning before she left back to NZ at 7.30am; thank goodness Bentwood opens early on the weekends — it’s one of my go-to working cafes on the weekdays too. 👏🏻 I’m far more inspired by an environment with a little hustle and bustle, people coming and going.. than by the silence or stagnancy I might get at home. Share with me your tips: I’d love to hear!! ✍🏻 How do you motivate yourself for a busy new week ahead?👇🏻
  • I was walking to an event earlier this week, when I saw a young woman crying on the side of the road. She was pacing and looked stressed. I watched her as she approached a passerby. I soon realised she was signalling for a phone. The passing woman followed her apology with a single word: no. She didn’t offer an excuse or reasoning. To her, the two letter word must have been enough. And whilst she walked on, her word did not follow. It held onto the air as the only indicator necessary: that to save herself here, had been more valuable than to save another. A stranger. I began to make my way closer to this crying woman, who now faced the road instead of the path. It seemed she’d sacrificed her pride one too many times; she’d been let down by humanity just as many. And now, she appeared to be accepting her fate. I started to think about why the previous woman had said no. About why it may have been a smart decision. As if straight from my naive heart, I heard myself speaking anyway: “Are you okay?” She turned to me, still sobbing; concern knotting her eyebrows. “Can I borrow your phone”, she asked. Without thinking, I handed it to her, and she began to dial a number. I wondered if I should be worried: what if I’ve fallen into some trap and she’s about to run off with it? I tried to think in a way someone more sensible might. But if she IS about to do that, I thought, it’s too late. I’ve already given her my phone. Weirdly enough, I was ready to accept this might be how I lose it. A moment later, she handed my phone back to me. “They’re not answering,” she said, thanking me anyway. I apologised, as she turned to walk the other way. I had not helped. I was no hero that day — and yet, it felt better to know I’d tried. Isn’t that what the festive season is about, after all? Giving? And caring? Don’t get me wrong, I understand why the other woman walked away. We’re faced with a similar debate almost everyday. I suppose I’ve accepted that I may one day face the repercussions of my naivety. Of allowing myself to act with hope for the best in people. For the many times, our worry is unjustified and people are good — it’ll be worth it to have been a good person back.
  • T H E ☕️ B R U N C H 🍴 S E R I E S The weekend is here — and so naturally, the brunch series has recommenced! 👏🏻 It may be a busy time of year but if there’s one thing we’ll make time for, it’s a good avo smash. 🤣 Took Mum and her partner back to one of my favourites, @snowwhitemelb, when she was here! 💕 Without noticing, we ordered the exact same meals that A.J. and I had the first time: Happy, Grumpy and Sneezy! 😜 Satisfied as always with this sweet spot, not far beyond the city. 🌿 After brunch today, I’m off to do my final bits of Christmas shopping before I head back to NZ next week! Can’t believe how quickly time has passed. 😅 But a break is in sight and so are several screenings of Elf! 😉 Here’s to the weekend and to many festive times to come! 🙌🏻 #mybodyisready
  • I’ll tell you now: whether I’m out at brunch, attending events or at home watching a new series, the second photo you see here 👉🏻👉🏻 far better describes the person I am. 🙌🏻 The former is me for a minute on entering an event — that is, prior to the first of many times I will proceed to trip over my own feet or spill something down me [playing it cool really doesn’t last long for me at all]. 🤷🏽‍♀️ You might also witness this look when I’m wearing headphones and get fooled into thinking I’m @badgalriri for a second; also on most occasions when I wish to make an entrance into a club. Again feeling like @badgalriri, I can be tempted to coordinate my strut with the beat of the music [I know y’all are the same]. • Aside from said occasions, for the most part, I am — and have been since about 7 years old — a goofy-smiled realist. Who frankly ain’t got time for pretending that she’s anything else. 🤣 If you ask me, it’s far better this way! Playing it cool is so overrated for most of us are losers in some way or another. ✌🏻 P.S. these were taken [by @a_jaxcreative, kudos 👏🏻 you did well] at the @skyn_au rooftop cinema event last night! A warm eve couldn’t have been better spent than the way it were: with several Aperol spritz in hand, solid company and a screening of “A Star is Born”. People may say they’re done with that soundtrack but god dammit, it gets me everytime! 😅🙏🏻 Happy Friday everyone! If you haven’t entered my first Christmas giveaway, it went live today — check the previous post! 👉🏻
  • G I V E A W A Y 🌿 w i t h @gracethelabel If you’ve watched my stories, you’ll know I wanted to ensure I could treat you this Christmas with a few things a little bit more special. 🌻 That is, things I trust, value, love. Things I have felt, used and experienced first-hand. I didn’t want to come out with some new partnership or collaboration; nor to share with you something that meant little significance to me. 🕊 With 2018 on it’s way out, I’ve decided to partner instead with some of my favourite brands I worked alongside during 2018! And so my Christmas giveaways — that’s right, there’s more to come — shall be filled with brands, products and services that together have encouraged the best ME in 2018. Here’s hoping they help you to put your best step forward in 2019! I’m starting things off by returning momentarily to “The Laundromat Series.” 🍃 My thoughts and reflections — whether about Spring wellness, the importance of being thankful, or the state of being 7 months and 2600km from home — were complimented by three gorgeous and statement looks, courtesy of @gracethelabel. This Christmas, one of those looks [the Camberwell long sleeve tee and it’s best companion, the Fitzroy cap] could be yours! To enter, simply: ☕️ Follow @currentlylovingblog ☕️ Follow @gracethelabel ☕️ Tag a friend and tell them why you’re #currentlyloving who they are! Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and closes Tues 11 Dec, 5pm. ✨ Good luck everyone!!

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